About Continuing and Professional Education

No matter where you are, in the state or in life, East Carolina University is always there for you with opportunities for personal enrichment and professional development. ECU is prepared to assist you in updating your skills, discovering new talents, or charting new career paths. Take a quick glance at our course catalog and you will discover a wealth of stimulating learning opportunities that await you. ECU’s Continuing and Professional Education courses and programs are developed and taught by both highly qualified university faculty and experts within the related fields. Each course is designed to be educational, useful, and fun. You will be provided with numerous opportunities to interact not only with the instructor, but also with your fellow participants.

We work with subject matter experts to bring the content to the student wherever they are. Our office helps faculty deliver content through face-to-face programming, online, or a hybrid model to best meet the needs of the students.

About the Lifelong Learning Program

The Lifelong Learning Program at East Carolina University (ECU) offers adults affordable learning experiences in a relaxed atmosphere, without entrance requirements, exams or grades. Our purpose is to connect, engage and inspire the eastern North Carolina community by providing interesting and enriching courses, workshops and lectures, stimulating speakers, enjoyable trips, and more!

In this new venture, you will have the opportunity to tap into the rich intellectual and cultural resources of the University, experts, and talented peers who are willing to share with you their expertise and valuable insights. This gateway to learning will also provide you a setting for making new friends and developing new social networks with people from different walks of life. In addition, you will have a chance to relish the satisfaction that comes from sharing your talents and skills as a participant, committee member, an instructor, or a leader!